THE CHRISTINE AVERY LEARNING CENTER - VALLEY

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

   Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space 2, the arrival/departure sign-in and out sheet was not completed for two (2) children. Space 3, the arrival/departure sign-in and out sheet was not completed for one (1) child who came in late. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) — Violation #532

   All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. Space 1, one (1) child was in their crib drinking a bottle while laying on their back, and another child had a bottle laying in their crib with them. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, chipping paint and rust showing on the see saw, along with potential pinch hazards on the plastic seats. The black felt barrier beneath the rubber mulch was exposed creating a tripping hazard on the infant/toddler playground Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

   .2820(b) — Violation #840

   All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space 4, disinfecting wipes located under the sink accessible to the children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a — Violation #842

   A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space 2, two (2) medications had permission to administer medication form that was blank and not signed off by the parent authorizing medication to be administered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. High riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

   Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 1, one (1) diaper cream permission to administer medication form was missing the dose and dates to administer the medication. Space 2, One (1) Little Journey diaper cream was missing the dates to administer the medication. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. High risk3/6/2026

   .0803(12) — Violation #849

   Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space 2, One (1) Destin form expired 2/25/2026. Space 3, Tylenol and Desitin onsite for a child that no longer attends the facility. Space 3, one (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication form was dated 10/3/2025 to 10/3/2025 and was not returned to the parent. Space 4, Three (3) topical creams were expired and was not discarded or returned to the parents. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

   .0604(q) — Violation #858

   Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Space 1, Plastic diaper packaging that can be easily torn was accessible to the children. Space 2, plastic diaper and wipe packing below five (5) feet accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. High riskStandard 103/6/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) — Violation #871

   Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Space 1, one (1) child was in their crib laying on a boppy pillow. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. High risk3/6/2026

    .0606(g) — Violation #887

    Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Space 1, safe sleep charts were not completed for four (4) children that were present on 3/5/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk3/6/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of the six (6) staff, that are hired at The Christine Avery Learning Center Valley. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    .0801(b) — Violation #1835

    The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Space 3, one (1) Asthma Action Plan was dated 2/20/2025 and was not updated annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    .0701(d) — Violation #1890

    Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff member hired 7/17/2025 as a substitute who worked four (4) weeks during the summer and then once a month until hired full time on 1/5/2026. The staff member had a medical report on file that addressed other areas of concern but was not considered physical. Staff member hired 4/8/2025 had a medical report on file that addressed other areas of concern but was not considered physical. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk3/6/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member hired 7/17/2025 and staff member hired 11/20/2024 Recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment certificate was not on file for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk3/6/2026

    Violation #9995

    A violation was found for which there is no item number. Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. Space 4, staff pocketbook was located under the sink accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected